Baltimore company launches device that detects COVID-19, flu
The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.
The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.
Pinellas paramedics forced to use firetrucks to transport patients as COVID calls overwhelm the system
Paramedics are operating under condition 3-M. That's when they run out of ambulances and have to get help from firefighters to transport patients.
Paramedics are operating under condition 3-M. That's when they run out of ambulances and have to get help from firefighters to transport patients.
'I truly regret not getting the vaccine': COVID-19 patient urges people to get vaccinated
An unvaccinated Virginia man is pleading with the public to make an appointment to get vaccinated after his illness left him hospitalized.
An unvaccinated Virginia man is pleading with the public to make an appointment to get vaccinated after his illness left him hospitalized.
US schools reopen amid COVID-19 surge with masks optional for many
Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
COVID-19 vaccine, testing information for Tampa Bay area counties
COVID-19 testing and vaccines are now available at retailers and through some health departments throughout the state of Florida for children ages 12 and up and all adults. Vaccines are free and you will not be charged when you get your shot. Appointments may be required and vaccine availability will vary depending on your location.
COVID-19 testing and vaccines are now available at retailers and through some health departments throughout the state of Florida for children ages 12 and up and all adults. Vaccines are free and you will not be charged when you get your shot. Appointments may be required and vaccine availability will vary depending on your location.
Florida reports 22,783 new COVID-19 cases, 199 deaths, 12,864 hospitalizations Friday
The state reported there were 22,783 cases of COVID-19 detected Thursday, August 5, and, as of Friday afternoon, 12,864 patients were hospitalized – both numbers marking record highs for the state since the beginning of the pandemic.
The state reported there were 22,783 cases of COVID-19 detected Thursday, August 5, and, as of Friday afternoon, 12,864 patients were hospitalized – both numbers marking record highs for the state since the beginning of the pandemic.
Arkansas judge blocks law banning mask mandates in schools
An Arkansas judge has temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a law that prevents schools and other governmental agencies from requiring masks.
An Arkansas judge has temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a law that prevents schools and other governmental agencies from requiring masks.
Not enough time to develop opt-out plan, Hillsborough superintendent says, so masks remain optional
Hillsborough County’s superintendent says the school district will not mandate masks for students or staff amid the current COVID-19 spike, despite updated guidance from the state on how to do that.
Hillsborough County’s superintendent says the school district will not mandate masks for students or staff amid the current COVID-19 spike, despite updated guidance from the state on how to do that.
July jobs report: US adds 943K jobs, unemployment rate drops to 5.4%
Hiring surged in July as U.S. employers added 943,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4% from 5.9% in June.
Hiring surged in July as U.S. employers added 943,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4% from 5.9% in June.
'There are no beds left': Louisiana hospital says state in 'darkest days' of pandemic
The medical chief at Louisiana’s largest hospital called the current COVID-19 surge “the darkest days of this pandemic.”
The medical chief at Louisiana’s largest hospital called the current COVID-19 surge “the darkest days of this pandemic.”
FDA plan for COVID-19 boosters reportedly could be ready within weeks
The FDA’s plan for booster shots could be ready within weeks.
The FDA’s plan for booster shots could be ready within weeks.
Fried seeks funds for schools after DeSantis threatens to withhold money over mask mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened to withhold funding sources should a school district go against his executive order and impose a mask mandate. Now, one of his chief critics, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, is firing back.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened to withhold funding sources should a school district go against his executive order and impose a mask mandate. Now, one of his chief critics, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, is firing back.
8 staff members at Spessard Holland Elementary in Bartow test positive for COVID-19
Days before the students return to campus in Polk County, one elementary school reported at least eight cases of COVID-19 among its staff members.
Days before the students return to campus in Polk County, one elementary school reported at least eight cases of COVID-19 among its staff members.
DeSantis objects to vaccine mandates at hospitals
Governor DeSantis says he doesn’t support hospitals requiring their staff members to get vaccinated.
Governor DeSantis says he doesn’t support hospitals requiring their staff members to get vaccinated.
Health officials warn of more possible COVID variants
The delta variant has quickly gripped the U.S. and now we're learning there may be a delta variant plus, and an epsilon or lambda variant, that could also spread quickly.
The delta variant has quickly gripped the U.S. and now we're learning there may be a delta variant plus, and an epsilon or lambda variant, that could also spread quickly.
Monoclonal antibody treatments work against delta variant when taken in first week of symptoms: doctors
Monoclonal antibody treatments are available for Floridians who get COVID-19 and doctors say the treatment is effective against all the variants.
Monoclonal antibody treatments are available for Floridians who get COVID-19 and doctors say the treatment is effective against all the variants.
COVID-19 cases double weekly in Polk County; majority are unvaccinated, health officials say
There are currently 275 patients being treated for COVID-19 at Lakeland Regional Health, which is about 100 more than the last peak. Just two weeks ago, there were only 41 patients being treated there for the virus.
There are currently 275 patients being treated for COVID-19 at Lakeland Regional Health, which is about 100 more than the last peak. Just two weeks ago, there were only 41 patients being treated there for the virus.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine offered at 2nd Kanye West 'Donda' listening event
People attending Kanye West’s second “Donda” listening event on Thursday will be able to get a Pfizer vaccine.
People attending Kanye West’s second “Donda” listening event on Thursday will be able to get a Pfizer vaccine.
In TGH stop, DeSantis touts monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19
Monoclonal antibodies are manmade proteins that act like antibodies in your own immune system, neutralizing the virus and keeping it from infecting your cells.
Monoclonal antibodies are manmade proteins that act like antibodies in your own immune system, neutralizing the virus and keeping it from infecting your cells.
Florida reports 20,133 new COVID-19 cases, 84 deaths, 12,516 hospitalizations Thursday
As cases of the novel coronavirus increase daily in Florida, state agencies and independent organizations have again started reporting daily case counts, hospitalizations, and deaths in an effort to inform the public on the risk of catching the disease and becoming seriously ill.
As cases of the novel coronavirus increase daily in Florida, state agencies and independent organizations have again started reporting daily case counts, hospitalizations, and deaths in an effort to inform the public on the risk of catching the disease and becoming seriously ill.